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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.59, 676.77 and 245.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.59, 676.77 and 245.85 is: 368.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.59 : 676.77 = 245.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.59/676.77 = 245.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.59x = 676.77 × 245.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.59x = 166,383.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,383.90/451.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.44

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